MHPSS Officer

Responsible for:

Individual counselling sessions with beneficiaries where required to discuss complex cases.

Be available on call if any urgent matters arise that a staff would like to share regarding their casework or his/her personal well being·

Development of peer/reflective practices with teams·

Support current MHPSS practices, reflecting on a cross-sectoral approach. Identify MHPSS service providers and agree referral pathways·

Structured MHPSS activities for boys and girls, organized in age-appropriate groups with a clear methodology or curriculum to promote mental well-being. Such activities must align with donor commitments in already-funded projects.

Activities:

Oversee the establishment of a basic MHPSS services.

Develop a monthly action plan for the main MHPSS activities to be conducted.

Provide psychosocial support and counseling to GBV survivors.·

Refer severe cases to the psychiatrist.·

Provide psychosocial support for adolescents and child survivors.

Provide regular capacity building and training for project staff in MHPSS.

Ensure staff understand and follows best practices and procedures.

Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines·

Attend all relevant meetings/workshops/training·

Act always in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

Honest and high level of integrity